Hi Little Hawk.

"Cults are not necessarily about hatred, Frank. They may well be about a number of other things, such as: control, political power, popularity, money, etc..."

Have to disagree.

My experience is that if you attempt to disagree or disavow on any rational basis the agenda of a cult, you will see hate coming at you big time.

Cults are about blind obedience to central figures(s), unquestioning loyatly to them, and the higher up the chain of command, the more hatred and venom are expressed. The cult people will fight to preserve their belief in the way an addict will act to gain his/her drug.

How do I know? I was involved with a number of cults in my life.

Another thing, if you attempt to name them as "cults" you might be taking your life in your hands.

True religion, OTOH opens the door to inquiry and has the element of doubt which leads to enlightenment. It is not rigid and hate is not a byproduct. Therefore, it is not crazy but useful in a civilized society.

Frank